Senior Payroll Financial Analyst

Penske•Reading, PA

25d

About The Position

The Penske Payroll Senior Financial Analyst provides data-driven analysis and performance metrics to support core Finance processes, tax compliance, and operational effectiveness. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of relevant systems and assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining SQL databases that strengthen process compliance and improve efficiency. The analyst queries and analyzes data, maps detailed processes, and applies analytical judgment to draw clear conclusions and identify opportunities to improve processes, expand automation, and achieve cost or time savings. The position supports tax withholding compliance and reporting, coordinates updates between HR and associates, and works with Benefits, Payroll Accounting, and ADP to ensure private insurance plans are set up completely and accurately. It also supports workflow measurement, process-improvement initiatives, database and report maintenance, and standard operating procedure development.

Requirements

At least 3 years of financial analytics experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
Strong analytical skills, including SQL.
Independent problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Process mapping experience.
Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Advanced Query Tool, and Access.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands described, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the QlikView report tool.

Responsibilities

Query and analyze tax withholding data to support compliance requirements and assess the impact on associates.
Serve as a liaison between HR and associates to coordinate required updates to HR systems.
Prepare and provide quarterly and annual tax withholding reports to internal departments and external stakeholders.
Support departmental process-improvement initiatives related to withholding taxes, garnishments, and union activities.
Develop, calculate, and monitor measures and metrics for the new workflow system.
Serve as a liaison between Benefits, the Payroll Accounting team, and ADP to ensure the complete and accurate setup of private insurance plans.
Maintain and update existing SQL reports and Access databases.
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
Develop and facilitate automated solutions across multiple applications to achieve cost and time savings.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the manager.